Smoked ham – small spot
Archive answer — September 2, 2026
15 Down
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“SPECK” is the published 5-letter fill for 15 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, September 2, 2026 appearance
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10 clues- 11Venom
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10 clues- 15Smoked ham – small spotSPECK
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 5. One dampening the mood at social occasion
Answer: PARTYPOOPER
- 7. Orderly
Answer: TIDY
- 8. Female personification of (usually good) fortune
Answer: LADYLUCK
- 9. Nonplussed
Answer: ATALOSS
- 11. Venom
Answer: SPITE
- 13. Flavourless
Answer: BLAND
- 14. Became gradually narrower
Answer: TAPERED
- 16. Tooth or valve – Cupid sib (anag)
Answer: BICUSPID
- 17. Helen of ___
Answer: TROY
- 18. Aladdin’s mode of transport
Answer: MAGICCARPET
Down
- 1. Unravel the end of – brawl
Answer: FRAY
- 2. Tour de France competitor
Answer: CYCLIST
- 3. Irritable, with shifting emotional states
Answer: MOODY
- 4. Dessert – in ___ order
Answer: APPLEPIE
- 5. Dotty art form
Answer: POINTILLISM
- 6. Make things difficult
Answer: ROCKTHEBOAT
- 10. Human speech
Answer: LANGUAGE
- 12. Accessory associated with Margaret Thatcher
Answer: HANDBAG
- 15. Smoked ham – small spot
Answer: SPECK
- 17. Worm, measure or deck
Answer: TAPE
The answer to “Smoked ham – small spot” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is SPECK — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 2, 2026 at 15-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Smoked ham – small spot” answer
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Why does SPECK fit?
SPECK is the published 5-letter answer at 15-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Smoked ham – small spot” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Smoked ham – small spot”?
The answer is SPECK.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: SPECK.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for September 2, 2026 at 15-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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